GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

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WordMeaning
wontaccustomed
kismetfate
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
nourishmentfood
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless